Hearty Minestrone Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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table salt
1/2 lb dried cannellini beans, rinsed and picked over (about 1 cup)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 oz pancetta , cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 medium celery ribs, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 small onions, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/2 small head green cabbage, halved, cored , and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
8 cups water
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 piece parmesan cheese, rind (about 5-inchx2-inch)
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups v 8 juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
fresh ground black pepper
grated parmesan cheese , for serving

Directions:

Dissolve 1 1/2 tbsp salt in 2 qts. cold water in large bowl. Add beans and soak at room temperature for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours. Drain and rinse well.
Heat oil and pancetta in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until pancetta is lightly browned and fat has rendered, 3-5 minutes. Add celery, carrots, onions, and zucchini; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened and lightly browned, 5-9 minutes. Stir in garlic, cabbage, 1/2 tsp salt and red pepper flakes; continue to cook until cabbage starts to wilt, 1-2 minutes longer. Transfer vegetables to rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
Add soaked beans, water, broth, Parmesan rind, and bay leaf to now-empty Dutch oven and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and vigorously simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are fully tender and liquid begins to thicken, 45-60 minutes.
Add reserved vegetables and V8 juice to pot; cook until vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes. Discard bay leaf and Parmesan rind, stir in chopped basil, and season with salt and pepper. Serve with olive oil and grated Parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	133.49 Kcal (559 kJ)
Calories from fat	61.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.8g	10%
Cholesterol	10.92mg	4%
Sodium	318.84mg	13%
Potassium	341.84mg	7%
Total Carbs	13.57g	5%
Sugars	4.06g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.8g	15%
Protein	6.64g	13%
Vitamin C	37.8mg	63%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	131.2mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	27.34 Kcal (114 kJ)
Calories from fat	12.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.39g	10%
Cholesterol	2.24mg	4%
Sodium	65.29mg	13%
Potassium	70mg	7%
Total Carbs	2.78g	5%
Sugars	0.83g	16%
Dietary Fiber	0.78g	15%
Protein	1.36g	13%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	63%
Iron	0.1mg	2%
Calcium	26.9mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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